Football
CHAMPIONSHIPS
December 6, 2019
Division I – 12 PM
Division II – 7 PM
December 7, 2019
Division III – 12 PM
Division IV – 7 PM
SPORTS ANNOUNCER GUIDELINES
Athletic Directors, In most instances, announcers feel like they are providing the fans a service by doing play-by-play and adding a commentary. While some play-by-play is an inherent part of sports public address announcing, the announcer must be vigilant that they...
Football Clock Operators Training
Football Clock Operators Training Athletic Directors: The football season is just around the corner. As you prepare for the season, please take a minute to review the Clock Operators Training linked below. Please make sure to share with those who will be serving as...
Football Chain Crews
Athletic Directors: The first week of TAPPS football games produced great opportunities for our student athletes and all of the school stakeholders. As we enter the first week of play, the competition and competitive drive will increase for all of our member schools....
NCAA Football Rule Change
Immediate Football Rule Change Athletic Directors: Please share this important rule change with your football coaches immediately TAPPS received notification today from the State TASO office of a last minute change to the NCAA Football Rules which is in effect for the...
TAPPS Drone Policy
TAPPS Drone Policy Athletic Directors and Coaches: As you make your plans for the coming football and fall soccer seasons, please review the policy outlined below regarding the use of drones in a stadium or over populated areas. Section 138 of the TAPPS By-Laws...
Band Performances at Football Games
Athletic Directors, Fine Art Directors and Band Directors: As we approach the beginning of the football season, Friday Night Lights comes into full focus. A big part of each game revolves around the performance of auxiliary groups including the drum lines and bands....
REPORTING GAME SCORES IN TMS
REPORTING GAME SCORES IN TMS Athletic Directors, As our member schools begin competition in interscholastic contests, it is important that results are reported in the new TAPPS Management System. Scores of all games (non district, tournament, district and playoffs)...
STUDENT PHYSICALS AND MEDICAL HISTORY IN TMS
STUDENT PHYSICALS AND MEDICAL HISTORY IN TMS Athletic Directors, As our member schools begin fall practices, scrimmages and games it is important to make sure that a current Medical History and Athletic Physical are on file at your school for each of your...
2024 Fall Sport Brackets
Athletic Directors: The tentative Fall Sport Brackets have been posted on the TAPPS website. These brackets are based on the posted alignment and are subject to change once all participation forms are received from schools. Schools adding or dropping activities for...
Removal from a Contest
Removal from Contest Athletic Directors and Coaches: As we approach the beginning of interscholastic competitions for our member schools, we want to take a moment to review the provisions of Section 138. Removal from a Contest - Ejections. In football, in the...
